Sun News Desk : Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Selim Raza said at least 217 shops were burnt down in the devastating fire that broke out at Dhaka's Mohammadpur Krishi Market onThursday.
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He said we allocated space for 317 shops in the market but among these, 217 were damaged by the fire.
Selim Raza said "We have prepared a list of affected shop owners and we will assist them."
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Deputy Commissioner Anisur Rahman said a list of affected traders at the market will be prepared and assistance will be provided following the list from the government.
The massive fire broke out at the market around 3:43 am and spread soon, said Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector of Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters (Media Cell).
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Seventeen firefighting units are working to fully douse the blaze. It was brought under control around 9:25 am.
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